Sarah Smoot
Why "Reconciler"?

To “Reconcile” is to make-right, and “Reconciler” is a name for Jesus, who makes people right with each other and with God. So when we call ourselves “Church of the Reconciler,” we’re not saying that we are so good at reconciling, but that we are following Jesus, the Reconciler of all people and situations.

Why "Reconciler"?
Sarah Smoot
Jesus Hangs Out at Tables

Church of the Reconciler celebrates communion every Sunday. With the diversity of life experiences in our congregation, the consistent return to communion reminds us that Jesus hangs out at tables…

Jesus Hangs Out at Tables
Dylan Rigg
Come and Meet Jesus

I’ve received this gift of encountering Jesus through serving at Church of the Reconciler. Sometimes I hear Jesus speak through a joyful expression spoken in the midst of unimaginably difficult circumstances or a prayer that’s shaped by the sort of faith that moves mountains. I’ve seen Jesus through hands raised in worship, surrendered fully to God and smiling because, despite everything, hope persists. I’ve witnessed Jesus through listening to the hard won wisdom of my brothers and sisters facing homelessness or poverty. I’ve met Jesus through shared meals, laughter, and tears. 

Come and Meet Jesus
Sarah Smoot
Art of Words. Art of Healing.

Art is specific to moments in time. No art explains a whole community or even a whole person, but strives to give insight into particular events and feelings. The first poem, titled

Art of Words. Art of Healing.
Dylan Rigg
Community on the Rise, pt. 2

The purpose is to remind people, Avery explains, “of their worth and value when they come into this space, and that's because we hear stories all the time about the lines they have to stand in, the hoops they have to jump through, and the suspicious looks they get when they go to different places.”

Community on the Rise, pt. 2

Parnterships

Come and Meet Jesus

Come and Meet Jesus

I’ve received this gift of encountering Jesus through serving at Church of the Reconciler. Sometimes I hear Jesus speak through a joyful expression spoken in the midst of unimaginably difficult circumstances or a prayer that’s shaped by the sort of faith that moves mountains. I’ve seen Jesus through hands raised in worship, surrendered fully to God and smiling because, despite everything, hope persists. I’ve witnessed Jesus through listening to the hard won wisdom of my brothers and sisters facing homelessness or poverty. I’ve met Jesus through shared meals, laughter, and tears. 

Community on the Rise

Community on the Rise

In my conversation with Avery she points out that, “Nationwide - lack of documents is cited as the number one reason for prolonged homelessness.” Without these documents, it’s like “you're a ghost”, she says. Avery is convinced, “If we really want people to rejoin society then we ought to be willing to say - Look how difficult it is to be able to do that and take steps to make it easier.” Community on the Rise was started to do just that. The pastors and leaders at Church of the Reconciler recognized the need for a dedicated ID service and gave Avery the space to start Community on the Rise in 2020.